der Kühlschrank
Translation
refrigerator, fridge
Examples
Die Milch ist im Kühlschrank.
The milk is in the fridge.
Der Kühlschrank ist leer.
The fridge is empty.
Grammar Patterns
to put ((sth.)) in the fridge ((et4)) in den Kühlschrank stellen Put the butter in the fridge.
((sth.)) is in the fridge ((et1)) ist im Kühlschrank The cheese is in the fridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Eisschrank (icebox, an older term)
Etymology
Composed of 'kühl' (cool) and 'Schrank' (cupboard). Literally a 'cool cupboard'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'cool' 'shrank' (cupboard). It's a cupboard that keeps things cool.